Donald B Dufford, Phd

Specialties

At Anxiety Treatment Services we specialize in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders: Panic, Phobias, Obsessive-​Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Social Anxiety, Postraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Generalized Anxiety and related issues: Insomnia, Depression, Anger, Addiction, Relationships, Grief, work stress, and Self-​Esteem. Anxiety Treatment Services provides Individual Therapy, Group Support and in home behavioral therapy. Treatment Modalities include Cognitive-​Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, EMDR, counseling, Mindfulness/​Meditation, Nutrition and Energy Psychology.

History

Established in 1993.

Dr. Dufford has been providing therapy since 1985 as a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. After receiving his Ph.D. in Psychology he became licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in 1993. As part of the requirements for State Licensure he completed 3,000 hours of supervised clinical practice at The Anxiety Treatment Center with Ed Bourne, Ph.D. author of The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook and Natural Relief for Anxiety. Dr. Dufford subsequently took over Anxiety Treatment clients and support group when Dr. Bourne moved out of the area. As Director of Anxiety Treatment Services, Dr. Dufford has continued to gain education and experience (over 35,000 sessions) in anxiety and mental health treatment.

Meet the Business Owner

Dr. Dufford D.

Business Owner

I enjoy helping people with anxiety and related issues because I see them get better, usually in a short amount of time. That is rewarding to me and keeps me motivated to assist as many people as I can. My education includes a B.S. from Rutgers University, Masters Degree from Cornell University and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Sierra University. I am a Professional Member of the: California Psychological Association, Anxiety Disorders Association of America, Obsessive-​Compulsive Foundation, and Trichotillomania Learning Center. I am a Certified Cognitive-​Behavioral Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Expert in Traumatic Stress, Doctoral Addictions Counselor and Level II EMDR Practitioner.